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...short run, Nixon's politics of polarization are paying off. What will happen in the longer haul is more problematical, both at home and vis-a-vis Hanoi. He argues that dissent weakens the U.S. bargaining position. But not only is he stimulating dissent among many moderates and on the left by his new belligerence, he also risks stirring up the hard-line right to renewed cries of "Not peace-victory!" He may exacerbate the tensions of a nation distraught and confused as it has not been since the Depression. That danger augurs ill for both his presidency...
...States, to change things in a substantial way. We agreed upon an offset arrangement for two years. It was an understanding on both sides that during this period there would be no substantial changes. We are in a discussion within the Atlantic Alliance on how we could make moves vis-à-vis the East in order to try, if one can, to enter into serious negotiations about an equal reduction of troop levels. This would be endangered if unilateral steps were taken...
...Hefner. Sociological and psychological exploration of historical techniques which females have used to bind and dehumanize males, with particular attention to the back-to-the-womb wish, the dark lady theme, and chicken soup. The course will draw heavily upon the writings of female chauvinists; vis. Jane Addams, Carrie Nation, Gloria Steinem, and Betty Crocker...
...monetary policy usually take six months to a year to be felt through the entire economy. Since the money supply was tightened only six months ago, White House Economist McCracken figures that the U.S. is now going through the "awkward months" of waiting for the effects to become vis ible. When money is restricted and taxes raised, the usual sequence is that pro duction slows down after some months, then profits drop and businessmen cut back on hiring. Prices are the last to fall. Usually they come down only after demand slackens substantially; some times, they rise right through...